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Model flight is a much simplified introduction to the same complex field. The swept wing aircraft, in becoming the mainstay of the aerospace industry, has achieved a high degree of sophistication, but much of the nuance contained in this text, required to continue advancing these designs, is lost outside a few. Nasa cr1756 the simulation of a large jet transport aircraft volume i. Small unmanned aircraft provides a concise but comprehensive description of the key concepts and technologies underlying the dynamics, control, and guidance of fixedwing unmanned aircraft, and enables all students with an introductorylevel background in controls or robotics to enter this exciting and important area. A twinengine transportclass generic aircraft is chosen as a platform for the damage effect modeling.
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